first time near belmont , and they subsequently forced their attackers to withdraw after in ##flict ##ing significant casualties on them . following a series of minor victories , the british suffered a major set ##back during black week between 10 – 17 december 1899 , although no australian units were involved . the first contingent ##s of infantry from victoria , south australia , western australia , and tasmania arrived in cape town on 26 november and were designated the australian regiment under the command of colonel john charles ho ##ad . with a need for increased mobility , they were soon converted into mounted infantry . further units from queensland and new south wales arrived in december and were soon committed to the front . the
first time near belmont, and they subsequently forced their attackers to withdraw after inflicting significant casualties on them. following a series of minor victories, the british suffered a major setback during black week between 10 – 17 december 1899, although no australian units were involved. the first contingents of infantry from victoria, south australia, western australia, and tasmania arrived in cape town on 26 november and were designated the australian regiment under the command of colonel john charles hoad. with a need for increased mobility, they were soon converted into mounted infantry. further units from queensland and new south wales arrived in december and were soon committed to the front. the